What SAT score do I need for Whitman College?

Whitman College's middle 50% SAT range is 1310 to 1480. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Whitman College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Whitman College?

Whitman College admits roughly 38% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.

What does Whitman College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $33,313 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Whitman College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Whitman College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA · West

Acceptance rate: 38.1%
SAT mid-50: 1310-1480
Cost after aid: $33,313
Graduation rate: 81%

What Whitman College says matters

How Whitman College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 38%; 2,763 of 7,243
Yield: 14%; 390 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1330-1470
ACT mid-50: 29-33
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 31%1,017 of 3,271
Women: 44%1,735 of 3,957

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay

Important

Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Interview
First generation
Alumni relation
State residency
Volunteer work

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Whitman College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission130

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: No
AP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,271
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 3,957
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 2,642
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 15
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,017
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,735
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 1,677
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 11
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 156
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 228
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 5
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 7,243
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 2,763
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 390
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,302
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 839
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 133
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,642
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,677
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 190
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,259
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 247
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 67
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 40

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 1,223
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 1,160
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 12

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Very Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
State residency: Considered
Volunteer work: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.09
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.07
Submitting SAT Scores: 35
Submitting ACT Scores: 29
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,330
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,410
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,470
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 640
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 700
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 740
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 29%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 31%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 33%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 33%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 34%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 35%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 57.14
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 40
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 2.86
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 51.43
SAT Math: 600-699: 45.71
SAT Math: 500-599: 2.86
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 45.71
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 51.43
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 2.86
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 72.41
ACT Composite: 24-29: 24.14
ACT Composite: 18-23: 3.45
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 52%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 76%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 91%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 9.0%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 100%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 26%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 43%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 6.1%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 5.1%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 5.1%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 10.0%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 39%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 25%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 7.1%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 4.3%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 40%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 24%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 6.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 4.5%
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.69

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 50
Same fee: X
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Application closing date (fall): 1
Priority Date: 15
Date: X
Yes, other:: 3
Other Date: 1
Date: X
No set Date: 5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 1
Yes, in part: 5
No: 1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Other early decision plan closing date: 1/1
Other early decision plan notification date: 2/1
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 599
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 114
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: No

Transfer Admission26

Fall Applicants

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Yes
Men: 64
Women: 88
Unknown: 152
Total: 24
Men: 39
Another Gender: 63
Unknown: 11
Total: 18
Women: 29

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: No
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall: 7
Winter: 1
Fall: 12
Winter: 1
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 54

Academic Offerings and Policies18

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Cross-registration: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
Humanities: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life37

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 47%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 13%
Percent of women who join sororities: 16%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 99%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 100%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 53%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 18%
Percent of women who join sororities: 18%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 70%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 30%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses4

Information

If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Financial Aid87

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 143
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 566

Reporting Year

2024-2025: 2024-2025 estimated

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 2117991

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 1026255
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 41940691
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 45084937

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 35350
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 11214830
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 5132494
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 16382674

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,508
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 291
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 239
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 238
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 238
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 176
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 93
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 112
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 98%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 60896
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 51114
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5188
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4853
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 23
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 977
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 868
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 866
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 866
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 787
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 223
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 147
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 97%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 58880
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 53383
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4723
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4153
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,024
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 9
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 8
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 8
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 6
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 6
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 3
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 97%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 54735
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 49704
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6135
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4375

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 110
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 107
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 6
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 40.29
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 39.19
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 2.20
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 25640
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23896
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 48499

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 48,549
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 10,389,508

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
CSS PROFILE: X
Noncustodial PROFILE: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 11
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 15

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 5
or within____weeks of notification.: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Art: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
Art: X
Music/drama: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 22 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred19

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.3
Computer and information sciences: 5.1
Engineering: 1.2
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 6.6
English: 4.8
Liberal arts/general studies: 1.2
Biological/life sciences: 16.9
Mathematics and statistics: 5.1
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 0.6
Philosophy and religious studies: 2.4
Physical sciences: 7.9
Psychology: 11.8
Social sciences: 24.5
Visual and performing arts: 10.3
History: 1.2
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence112

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 156
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 484
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 5
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 642
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 228
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 631
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 861
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 1
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 1,561
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 1,561
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 67
Hispanic/Latino: 55
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 7
White, non-Hispanic: 207
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 20
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 25
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5
TOTAL: 390
Nonresidents: 220
Hispanic/Latino: 199
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 45
White, non-Hispanic: 858
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 6
Asian, non-Hispanic: 84
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 99
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 19
TOTAL: 1,531
Nonresidents: 220
Hispanic/Latino: 199
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 45
White, non-Hispanic: 867
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 6
Asian, non-Hispanic: 84
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 99
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 40
TOTAL: 1,561

Persistence

Bachelor's degrees: 299

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 45
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 90
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 291
Total: 426
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 45
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 90
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 291
Total: 426
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 26
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 58
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 172
Total: 256
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 10
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 19
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 49
Total: 78
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 6
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 36
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 80
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 227
Total: 343
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.8
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.889
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.78
Total: 0.805
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 47
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 69
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 261
Total: 377
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 47
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 81
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 261
Total: 389
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 26
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 58
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 181
Total: 265
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 6
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 7
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 30
Total: 43
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 7
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 34
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 65
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 216
Total: 315
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.723
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.802
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.828
Total: 0.81
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0
2021 Cohort: 150

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 158
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 31
C. Total number who are women: 78
D. Total number who are men: 80
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 152
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 5
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 1
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 42
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 6
C. Total number who are women: 22
D. Total number who are men: 20
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 17%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 20
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 4
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 200
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 37
C. Total number who are women: 100
D. Total number who are men: 100
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 169
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 25
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 5

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 9.5
based on ____ students: 1,528
and ____ faculty: 161

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 82
10-19: 82
20-29: 163
30-39: 72
40-49: 33
50-99: 4
100+: 1
Total: 0
2-9: 4
10-19: 4
20-29: 33
30-39: 13
Total: 50

Source: Whitman College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Whitman College

Whitman College is a very small private university in Walla Walla, WA, in a city setting.

What Whitman College looks for

With an acceptance rate around 38%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Whitman College?
Whitman College's middle 50% SAT range is 1310 to 1480. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Whitman College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Whitman College?
Whitman College admits roughly 38% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does Whitman College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $33,313 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Whitman College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Whitman College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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